After days of continually going, I finally cleaned out my bag. That bag is where everything gets jammed in for the day. It’s a catch-all, hold-all and hope-I-don’t-forget bag. It’s often my heavy-laden companion throughout the day. As I sat down to unload and clean out the bag to reload again. I made a quick sweep across the bottom … Continue reading
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As They Leave Home and We Say Goodbye
So last week, I said, “goodbye” to our oldest daughter again. It’s that time of year, when we send our kids off to college and wonder again, “How did this go so fast?” Her flight wasn’t leaving until 5 in the evening so my whole day was just one long goodbye feeling. I knew it … Continue reading
How to live through Mother’s Day when Mom is gone
It’s that time of year when we celebrate those who have brought us into this world, who have loved us and sometimes messed us up for the good. I have mixed emotions about this day. When you have small kids it’s a great day of them saying, “I love you, Mommy!” and bringing you all kinds … Continue reading
When we’d rather ‘pass’ in this game of life
It’s Friday with Kate and the Five Minute Friday gang. This is when Kate gives a word prompt and we write for 5 minutes on the same word, link up and share together. I’ve you’d like to join us, click here. Our word prompt today: PASS When Dave and I were first married, his … Continue reading
What I Love About His Church
Dave said on Sunday, “If we had a baby dedication today, we would achieve the Triple Crown of Ministry all in one weekend.” This last weekend, we had a wedding with a family we have journeyed with for over 13 years. The groom, we’ve known since his awkward preteen stage. And now Dave stands with … Continue reading
News that Can Change your Outlook Today
Matt came sneaking down the stairs and poked his head in the room. “Boo!” he says as he makes his way to the blowing furnace and plops himself down to stay warm. After a while he pops in with a thought, “Mom, I have something to tell you that makes my heart so happy I … Continue reading
Staying focused in a world of distractions
It’s the beginning of a new work week and the to-do list is carried over from the week before. Our work never really ends. Continuing on and staying focused takes effort and determination. I recently shared a lesson with our KidzZone class at church. We were learning about Nehemiah and how the Israelites were working hard to … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 